John Quincy Adams Born: July 11th 1767 Died: February 23rd 1848 Political Party: Federalist, Democratic-Republican, Whig Terms in Office: 1825-1829 Vice President: John C. Calhoun John Q. Adams, sixth president of the United States, like his father, was cold in nature and unpopular in many of his political stand points. His downfall began with the Corrupt Bargain in his election. Loosing both the electoral vote and the popular vote against Andrew Jackson, many considered Adams to be corrupt. Especially when striking a deal with Henry Clay. Adams, a fish swimming upstream with his federalist views and central government beliefs lost him major popularity and got him no where. For this, among other things he deserves a C.
Being a Federalist, he obviously wanted the government to have more control and involvement. Some of his goals included development in scientific research and in the building of canals and better transportation systems. Another goal of Adams was to create a high, protective tariff which ultimately caused uprising and anger stirred in the South.
Most of Adams goals were not met with Congress. His hopes of economic growth were not sponsored like he imagined. Also the tariff of 1828 he wanted to pass was denied by Congress and southerners alike.
Most of Adams intentions were generally good for the public. His high, protective tariff would allow cheaper land for westward expansion, allow for better transportation and create a National Bank. So why was everybody so upset with this, if it was beneficiary to the people? Well, it threatened slavery for the south and also raised prices on items that were not manufactured in the south. Also the central government caused panic and seemed to be prone to corruption. Another Adams act which lost him supporters was the way he treated Native Americans. He treated them fairly by striking agreements and bought land instead of taking it. Power hungry and seeking land southerners were upset by how long this system took. Although it was fair, it was not a popular route to take.
Adams not getting anywhere fast set up the stage for Andrew Jackson, who was the complete opposite of Adams. The tariff however put the spotlight on slavery and how much the government should be involved. In conclusion to John Q. Adams presidency, this country nor lost or gained anything from him being in the office. Most of his goals were not reached. But those that were stirred controversy in the South. Adams intentions were not realistic or desirable during this time period. Which by this, he deserves a C. Works Cited "Biography of President John Quincy Adams." American History and World History at Historycentral.com the largest and most complete history site on the web. 7 Oct. 2009 <http://www.historycentral.com/Bio/presidents/jq_adams.html#aspres>. "Digital History." Digital History. 7 Oct. 2009 <http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=636>.
Born: July 11th 1767
Died: February 23rd 1848
Political Party: Federalist, Democratic-Republican, Whig
Terms in Office: 1825-1829
Vice President: John C. Calhoun
John Q. Adams, sixth president of the United States, like his father, was cold in nature and unpopular in many of his political stand points. His downfall began with the Corrupt Bargain in his election. Loosing both the electoral vote and the popular vote against Andrew Jackson, many considered Adams to be corrupt. Especially when striking a deal with Henry Clay. Adams, a fish swimming upstream with his federalist views and central government beliefs lost him major popularity and got him no where. For this, among other things he deserves a C.
Being a Federalist, he obviously wanted the government to have more control and involvement. Some of his goals included development in scientific research and in the building of canals and better transportation systems. Another goal of Adams was to create a high, protective tariff which ultimately caused uprising and anger stirred in the South.
Most of Adams goals were not met with Congress. His hopes of economic growth were not sponsored like he imagined. Also the tariff of 1828 he wanted to pass was denied by Congress and southerners alike.
Most of Adams intentions were generally good for the public. His high, protective tariff would allow cheaper land for westward expansion, allow for better transportation and create a National Bank. So why was everybody so upset with this, if it was beneficiary to the people? Well, it threatened slavery for the south and also raised prices on items that were not manufactured in the south. Also the central government caused panic and seemed to be prone to corruption. Another Adams act which lost him supporters was the way he treated Native Americans. He treated them fairly by striking agreements and bought land instead of taking it. Power hungry and seeking land southerners were upset by how long this system took. Although it was fair, it was not a popular route to take.
Adams not getting anywhere fast set up the stage for Andrew Jackson, who was the complete opposite of Adams. The tariff however put the spotlight on slavery and how much the government should be involved.
In conclusion to John Q. Adams presidency, this country nor lost or gained anything from him being in the office. Most of his goals were not reached. But those that were stirred controversy in the South. Adams intentions were not realistic or desirable during this time period. Which by this, he deserves a C.
Works Cited
"Biography of President John Quincy Adams." American History and World History at Historycentral.com the largest and most complete history site on the web. 7 Oct. 2009 <http://www.historycentral.com/Bio/presidents/jq_adams.html#aspres>.
"Digital History." Digital History. 7 Oct. 2009 <http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=636>.